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Ransom call for release

Ransom call for release

You are a business man. Your son, who is also your business partner has been kidnapped. Ransom kidnapping is frequent in your country.
You know the kidnapper will call and ask the family to put the first number on the table. After waiting for two weeks, finally you get a call. The caller informs you that your son is safe and asks you to state the figure for his release.
How will you lead this ransom negotiations?
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